# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=408&period=day [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 409 --- ## [Granting email visibility to select users without moderator privileges](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granting-email-visibility-to-select-users-without-moderator-privileges/321430)
**Author:** [@Jaskaran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jaskaran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granting-email-visibility-to-select-users-without-moderator-privileges/321430 "2024-08-13T09:13:39Z")
Is it possible to grant some users access to view others’ email addresses without making them moderators? Any assistance on this would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Fetch third party data for topic list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fetch-third-party-data-for-topic-list/320860)
**Author:** [@Harshit\_Dave](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Harshit_Dave)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 8:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fetch-third-party-data-for-topic-list/320860 "2024-08-13T08:48:14Z")
Hello @Discourse, I want to render data from third party api’s under the title of the topic for each them in topic list page. Can someone guide me how can I render data using best practices? As I am don’t know much abo… --- ## [Formatting issues when adding plugins to app.yml](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-issues-adding-plugins-to-app-yml/307381)
**Author:** [@Master](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Master)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-issues-adding-plugins-to-app-yml/307381 "2024-08-13T04:18:37Z")
Hello, I have been a discourse user since yesterday, using the given code I have not been able to install the plugin since it always says the following error: (): did not find expected key while parsing a block mapping … --- ## [Help with database connection on import\_script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-database-connection-on-import-script/295643)
**Author:** [@Ric\_harvey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ric_harvey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-database-connection-on-import-script/295643 "2024-08-13T05:33:13Z")
Hi all, I’m attempting to use script/import\_scripts/stackoverflow.rb to pull data from a MS SQL Server (the source) into discourse. I’m getting the data ok as I’ve managed to get some gems installed that where needed (ti… --- ## [Mark notification unread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mark-notification-unread/321388)
**Author:** [@Deads](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Deads)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mark-notification-unread/321388 "2024-08-13T03:42:14Z")
Hey all, I impersonated a user just to ensure that our greeting message from the bot worked as it should. I needed to click on the profile button to log out though and the notification (the little number beside the use… --- ## [Allow AI helper for reading only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-ai-helper-for-reading-only/320871)
**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-ai-helper-for-reading-only/320871 "2024-08-12T23:20:52Z")
It is currently possible to allow the AI Helper in the Composer and disallow it while reading posts, but the opposite is not possible. Is there anything in the works to allow admins to let users have the AI Helper when r… --- ## [AI helper has disappeared in composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-has-disappeared-in-composer/321015)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-has-disappeared-in-composer/321015 "2024-08-12T23:14:37Z")
I upgraded recently because of that rebuilding-issue by Dsicourse AI (or what ever it was). After that AI helper disappeared from composer. It show tools for title, category and tags, but that pop-up took a sickday. Bec… --- ## [How to add a new Chat Bot connected to a self-hosted LLM?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-a-new-chat-bot-connected-to-a-self-hosted-llm/299791)
**Author:** [@Nadeem](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nadeem)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-a-new-chat-bot-connected-to-a-self-hosted-llm/299791 "2024-08-12T22:19:55Z")
I want to add a new “Chat Bot” and link it to a self hosted LLM. I have tried to use the “ai hugging face model display name” field and that doesn’t seem to appear anywhere, perhaps I have to reference that in the promp… --- ## [Sidebar table of contents](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-table-of-contents/321354)
**Author:** [@Isambard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Isambard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-table-of-contents/321354 "2024-08-12T22:16:47Z")
While browsing meta, I saw this sidebar with contents. I was wondering how this is generated? Is it a wiki? Is it a plug-in? Is it created manually or automatically? --- ## [Subscription Plugin not working (Error)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subscription-plugin-not-working-error/321352)
**Author:** [@wendellverli](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wendellverli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subscription-plugin-not-working-error/321352 "2024-08-12T22:07:27Z")
Hello there, I’m trying to add the ability to membership our website / forum When I go about installing the subscription plugin - I get this: “error: Import Error: about.json does not exist, or is invalid. Are you su… --- ## [Change theme from light to dark](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-theme-from-light-to-dark/321330)
**Author:** [@Madams](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Madams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-theme-from-light-to-dark/321330 "2024-08-12T21:40:18Z")
I really would like to know how to change my theme from light to dark in preferences, but I can’t find preferences. I watched the tutorial, but I don’t see it on my dashboard. Can someone help me out? --- ## [Possible Paid Work: User Activity Notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-paid-work-user-activity-notifications/321320)
**Author:** [@Bram\_Moreinis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bram_Moreinis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-paid-work-user-activity-notifications/321320 "2024-08-12T21:30:52Z")
I want to use Discourse as a partner to a Volunteer Management site, provided that Discourse can create custom activity notices for user profiles (who opt in) so that members who “follow” those profiles can subscribe to … --- ## [Suddenly I'm not able to bootstrap 'Data' container](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suddenly-im-not-able-to-bootstrap-data-container/321168)
**Author:** [@Bathinda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bathinda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suddenly-im-not-able-to-bootstrap-data-container/321168 "2024-08-12T21:31:19Z")
Answer to the above problem: I just came to know (mostly be chance/experiment) that you cannot bootstrap the data container. You HAVE TO rebuild the ‘data’ container. And also, you first need to stop ‘web\_only’ contain… --- ## [How do i turn of unpin/pin option for my forum users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-turn-of-unpin-pin-option-for-my-forum-users/321312)
**Author:** [@hmmmnotsure](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hmmmnotsure)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-turn-of-unpin-pin-option-for-my-forum-users/321312 "2024-08-12T21:29:05Z")
i have started a small, new forums. i would like to turn off unpin/pin option for users. i want only admins to have access to that. is there a way to make it happen? thank you in advance. --- ## [Extension "vector" has no update path from version "0.4.1" to version "0.7.0" (PG::InvalidParameterValue)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extension-vector-has-no-update-path-from-version-0-4-1-to-version-0-7-0-pg-invalidparametervalue/321211)
**Author:** [@nodomain](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nodomain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extension-vector-has-no-update-path-from-version-0-4-1-to-version-0-7-0-pg-invalidparametervalue/321211 "2024-08-12T20:06:45Z")
Good morning, after vacation I saw that my automatic builds are failing with this error: I, \[2024-08-12T08:08:47.919487 #1\] INFO -- : \> cd /var/www/discourse && su discourse -c 'bundle exec rake db:migrate' rake abort… --- ## [Where do you tend to post/search for Community Manager Job Listings?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-do-you-tend-to-post-search-for-community-manager-job-listings/315543)
**Author:** [@Tris20](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tris20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-do-you-tend-to-post-search-for-community-manager-job-listings/315543 "2024-08-04T14:40:56Z")
Of course there are platforms like linkedin etc, however I’m wondering if there are better platforms for community specific talent. For example the CMX Job Board has a number of community positions. What other platform… --- ## [Unexpected interaction between \`On group messages publish group read state\` and whisper posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unexpected-interaction-between-on-group-messages-publish-group-read-state-and-whisper-posts/321311)
**Author:** [@elmstedt](https://meta.discourse.org/u/elmstedt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unexpected-interaction-between-on-group-messages-publish-group-read-state-and-whisper-posts/321311 "2024-08-12T18:02:43Z")
In a group message with a group which, Has On group messages publish group read state checked, and Is in whispers allowed groups A whisper post will show the number of group members who have seen the post, but clic… --- ## [Category has lots of blank space on the home page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-has-lots-of-blank-space-on-the-home-page/320818)
**Author:** [@David\_Pettijohn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Pettijohn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-has-lots-of-blank-space-on-the-home-page/320818 "2024-08-12T17:58:43Z")
I added a new category and there is a lot of white space underneath the logo and I’m not sure why. Any ideas? https://www.nutritionsecurityplc.org/ --- ## [If you're having trouble on loading... message on splash screen](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-youre-having-trouble-on-loading-message-on-splash-screen/321251)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-youre-having-trouble-on-loading-message-on-splash-screen/321251 "2024-08-12T12:50:15Z")
Hello :wave: Sometimes, when a component or plugin fails, the site may get stuck on the splash screen. Furthermore, the administrator may not detect the problem immediately or if they do than it could require more time … --- ## [Notification Emails Not Being Sent for New Messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-emails-not-being-sent-for-new-messages/321302)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Deshmukh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pooja_Deshmukh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-emails-not-being-sent-for-new-messages/321302 "2024-08-12T17:40:12Z")
I have noticed that notification emails for new messages are not being sent. Here are the details: ----Issue:---- Users are not receiving notification emails when they receive new messages or replies. ---------------Re… --- ## [Ability to limit use of personal message as storage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-limit-use-of-personal-message-as-storage/321287)
**Author:** [@Overgrow](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Overgrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-limit-use-of-personal-message-as-storage/321287 "2024-08-12T16:42:14Z")
On our platform, uploads are highly utilized and having attractive galleries is important. However, I would like to restrict the use of private messages as a form of “private galleries.” I know that this issue arises oc… --- ## [Observability for Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/observability-for-discourse-ai/316107)
**Author:** [@aas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/observability-for-discourse-ai/316107 "2024-08-12T16:18:52Z")
Monitoring and evaluating LLMs is critical: I started working with language models five years ago when I led the team that created CodeSearchNet, a precursor to GitHub CoPilot. Since then, I’ve seen many successful and… --- ## [Can't bulk assign topics from a private inbox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-bulk-assign-topics-from-a-private-inbox/320457)
**Author:** [@aas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-bulk-assign-topics-from-a-private-inbox/320457 "2024-08-12T16:07:49Z")
When I try to select all messages from a private inbox, I can’t bulk assign them. I can do this for individual topics, but I can’t do it in bulk as the Assign button doesn’t appear. Here’s how it looks when trying to do… --- ## [Are There Any Unique Discourse Instances Out There?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-there-any-unique-discourse-instances-out-there/320590)
**Author:** [@WorldIsMine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WorldIsMine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-there-any-unique-discourse-instances-out-there/320590 "2024-08-09T07:41:36Z")
I’m looking for Discourse instances with themes so unique they don’t even resemble Discourse anymore. I want to elevate my instance to something truly special. If you have any ideas or know of talented developers who can… --- ## [Minimum entropy is a confusing term](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minimum-entropy-is-a-confusing-term/316155)
**Author:** [@simon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minimum-entropy-is-a-confusing-term/316155 "2024-08-09T15:57:56Z")
I’m admitting my ignorance here, but every time I want to relax the rules around unique characters in titles and post content, I get stuck on the descriptions of the body min entropy and title min entropy settings: The… --- ## [Onebox Video Attachments as Downloads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/onebox-video-attachments-as-downloads/147398)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Lee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Matthew_Lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/onebox-video-attachments-as-downloads/147398 "2020-04-09T20:18:38Z")
Hi, With Onebox is it possible to have uploaded video files such as .mov display as a download not as an embedded video. This used to be the case I think. I’m aware of being able to add html \ **Author:** [@exlabs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/exlabs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-this-panel-will-only-appear-for-your-first-2-posts/321215 "2024-08-12T08:58:24Z") Hello, Is there an option to remove the posting guide lines that says “This panel will only appear for your first 2 posts.”? I searched “new user” in the settings but did not discover anything that seemed related. --- ## [Restricting Access to View Redeemed Invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restricting-access-to-view-redeemed-invites/319616)
**Author:** [@Jaskaran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jaskaran)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restricting-access-to-view-redeemed-invites/319616 "2024-08-12T06:29:30Z")
I wanted to inquire about the current settings regarding user visibility of invite activity. At the moment, any normal user can view who has redeemed invites on other users’ profiles. Is there a way to restrict this acce… --- ## [I have a problem that needs help because the Email can't be sent](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-have-a-problem-that-needs-help-because-the-email-cant-be-sent/321122)
**Author:** [@Quốc\_Khởi\_Lê](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Qu%E1%BB%91c_Kh%E1%BB%9Fi_L%C3%AA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-have-a-problem-that-needs-help-because-the-email-cant-be-sent/321122 "2024-08-12T05:10:58Z")
I really need your help. --- ## [WP Post -\> Discourse not showing post title](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-post-discourse-not-showing-post-title/320997)
**Author:** [@shiitake74](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shiitake74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wp-post-discourse-not-showing-post-title/320997 "2024-08-12T00:33:10Z")
I’m using WP discourse to send Wordpress posts to Discourse, the linkage works but the resulting topic on Discourse doesn’t show the right post title, it always just gives the title of the login page at Wordpress, see sc… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=407&period=day) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=409&period=day)